See Also
- Where to Remain in Seattle
- Premium Hotels in Seattle
- Highly recommended activities and tours in Seattle
The Seattle Underground Tour
Visits below the surface level of Pioneer Square in Seattle allow tourists to wander through the maze of buried walkways and storefronts that were once the city`s ground-level streets. These “underground” excursions provide an informative overview (or refresher) on Seattle`s history, fascinating both children and adults. Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour represents the pioneering experience highly regarded by many. Groups tend to be large in size, while the guides demonstrate friendliness and knowledge – though some may find their theatrical style either extremely enjoyable or quite irritating, contingent on one`s personality. This prevalent daytime adventure touches briefly on the city’s shadier aspects using coded language such that the young audience members remain oblivious. However, all wagers are off concerning the company`s after-dark Underworld Tour, which unabashedly takes delight in recounting this town’s sordid history involving drugs, crime, and prostitution. All same locations are covered as in daylight hours, but the stories explained at night consist of more risqué content and guests receive a complimentary cocktail upon tour conclusion (Age 21+). Advance ticketing is highly recommended as both excursions regularly sell out
Seattle Underground Tour Hours & Information
- Tour Length: 75 minutes
- Schedule: Tours are given continuously every day; 9am-7pm April to September, 10am-6pm October to March. Additional tours are provided on the half hour June to August (box office only), with limited hours December 24, and December 26-31. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Area: Excursions depart from Doc Maynard’s Public House in Pioneer Square, 614 First Avenue.
- Website:undergroundtour.com
- Telephone: (206) 682-4646
- Ticket Prices: $22 Adult (18-59 yrs); $20 Senior (60+ yrs) and Student (13-17 yrs or with valid college ID); $10 Youth (7-12 yrs); Kids 6 and under are admitted free, but may find the tour challenging.
- Parking: There are 3 parking structures within a block of the tour ( interactive parking map). Limited street parking is also available but difficult to obtain.
- Access: A three-minute walk from Pioneer Square light rail station, seven-minute walk from King Street Amtrak Station, and a seven-minute walk from the downtown ferry dock. Pioneer Square is served by Metro bus routes 120, 132, 18, 268, 303, 311, 40, 43, 550, and 62 ( route planning tool).
- Nearby Eateries: The surrounding area is renowned for cuisine and drinking in Seattle. Some of the best restaurants near the Underground Tour include Halal Guys (falafel & gyros takeout, 1-minute walk), Damn the Weather (pub serving cocktails, 2-minute walk), The London Plane (cafe and dining room, 4-minute walk), Salumi (Italian delicatessen, 6-minute walk), and Taylor Shellfish (seafood marketplace, 6-minute walk).
Recommended Seattle Tours
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour – Fascinating tour of the specialty shops and top restaurants in Pike Place Market and a few surrounding streets.
